Meridian Township Parks & Recreation

First Summer Concert of the Year! ✅ 🎉

Last night marked the beginning of this year's Summer Concert Series. Thank you, Sea Cruisers, for putting on a wonderful show!

Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 pm from June through September at Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos) for free live music from local bands. 🎶

The Summer Concert Series also runs in conjunction with the Wednesday Meridian Township Farmers' Market, which runs from 3:00 pm to 7:00 from June through October. 🍎

To view our 2026 lineup, visit meridian.mi.us/SCS. See you next week!

Thank You, 2026 Event Sponsors! 🎉

With the support of our sponsors, we are able to bring you a lively lineup of summer events - from the Summer Concert Series to the Celebrate Meridian Festival. 🎶☀️

We’re grateful for their support that helps make these community gatherings possible!

Gold Sponsors🥇:
Doc's Automotive
Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC
Meridian Mall
Playmakers

Silver Sponsors🥈:
AC&E Equipment Rentals Inc.
Consumers Credit Union
Graff Chevrolet Okemos
Hammond Farms Landscape Supply

Bronze Sponsors🥉:
Eyde Development
Meijer
Carousel Consignment
Club Pilates
Commercial Bank
First Contracting
The Harkness Law Firm, PLLC
Midwest Power Equipment
MSU Federal Credit Union
Phantom Screens by Retractable Solutions, INC.
School of Rock East Lansing
Choose Lansing

Please remember for baby wildlife, alone does not mean abandoned!! 🐣🦌🌿

It's baby animal season! Here are a few helpful tips in case you find a young animal that seems abandon. 🐢🐇

The best chance for an animal's survival is in the wild. The instinct to help is good, but it's important to have the correct information. When in doubt, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. 👍

Help Shape Your Parks! 🌿🌳

Every five years, our Parks and Recreation department develops a Master Plan that establishes goals and priorities to guide department decisions over the next five years.

Part of this process involves gathering public input. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete our community survey. Your responses will remain anonymous and will help shape the future of our parks, facilities, and special events!

View and complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WC2V5HS

We will also hold three public input sessions throughout the summer for anyone who would like to attend. All three sessions will be held at 6:00 pm on the following days:

• Thursday, July 9 at Central Park Pavilion
• Thursday, July 30 at Harris Nature Center
• Thursday, August 13 at Towner Road Park

More information about these events can be found at www.meridian.mi.us/events. For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 517.853.4600 or [email protected].

Meridian Cares Donation!🎉

Proceeds from our Polar Dash & Splash event in February have officially been donated to Meridian Cares. We raised $981!

Thank you to everyone who attended this event. Your participation had a huge impact on the Meridian Township community!

Bump, Set, and Spike! 🏐

Come play in our 4 vs 4 adult co-ed sand volleyball league! The leagues are on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday nights at Nancy Moore Park and North Meridian Park, starting the week of May 18.

Sign up as a team or an individual.

Teams must have at least four members, and registration is $125 per team at https://bit.ly/RecDeskAdultSports.

For any questions, contact Mike Devlin at 517.853.4612 or [email protected].

It's the last Friday of Earth Month, which means it's our last Park Highlight!🎉

Check out the graphics attached to learn more about:
🔹 Towner Road Park
🔹 Nancy Moore Park
🔹 Large & Small Dog Parks
🔹 Forest Hills Park

As this beautiful weather continues, get outside and experience all that the Meridian Township parks have to offer! 🌿☀️

Happy Earth Month! 🌏

To learn more about all of our parks, visit www.meridian.mi.us/parks.

⚠️ Trailhead Closure ⚠️

The trailhead at Ted Black Woods on Grand River Avenue is closed today, April 21, through Friday, April 24, for invasive species treatment.

The entrance and trailhead on Van Atta Road are still open.

Thank you for your patience!

Sponsor our Events in 2026! 🎉

Our Parks & Recreation Department offers sponsorship packages for the entire year of events, including our Celebrate Meridian Festival, Summer Concert Series, and more!

Find out how to amplify your community presence and apply by viewing our 2026 Sponsorship Booklet: https://bit.ly/2026SponsorshipBooklet

For questions, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 517.853.4600 or [email protected].

It's Friday, which means it's time for another Earth Month Park Highlight! 🌏

View the attached graphics to learn more about:
🔹 Central Park
🔹 Hartrick Park
🔹 Brattin Woods Park
🔹 Hillbrook Park

From pickleball courts to natural trails, these amazing parks offer a wide variety of outdoor activities for everyone!

Get outside and explore Meridian Township this Earth Month! 🌿☀️

To learn more about all of our parks, trails, and preserves, visit https://www.meridian.mi.us/Parks.